Minolta X-370

Picked this up recently off eBay. This Minolta X-370 was sold as the X-300 in Europe.

A karaoke friend of mine. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 1.20 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1:50 for 13 minutes 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 0cf

Nikki's Place used to be called the Vintage Lounge and I used to play there with my bands. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 1.25 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1+50 (500ml water, 2 tsp. Adox Adonal) for 13 minutes at 20°C/68.0°F 15 second initial agitation, then 5 second gentle (wine glass swirl) agitation each minute 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 01ef

A Civil War-era cannon that was made at Fort Pitt Foundry. The Fort Pitt Foundry was located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It made cannons for the Civil War and shut down at the close of the war. It's located at Veteran's Park, in Carmi, Illinois. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/8 Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 1.35 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1+50 (500ml water, 2 tsp. Adox Adonal) for 13 minutes at 20°C/68.0°F 15 second initial agitation, then 5 second gentle (wine glass swirl) agitation each minute 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 02df

This is the Ratcliff Inn, located in Carmi, Illinois. It was built in 1828 by James Ratcliff, nicknamed "Old Beaver" because of his energy. He was a founder of Carmi, in 1816. Abraham Lincoln stayed at this inn in 1840. It was restored in 1960, the year before I was born in Carmi. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/8 Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 1.47 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1:50 for 13 minutes 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 05ef

The Webb-Hay house, located in Carmi, Illinois. It is one of the old, original homes there, built in 1876 in the Italiante style. It's closed to the public right now, but there is a party room on the third floor and a pub in the basement. It used to be a bed and breakfast inn. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 1.56 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1:50 for 13 minutes 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 07gf

This house, built in 1896, is known locally as "The Castle." Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 1.53 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1+50 (500ml water, 2 tsp. Adox Adonal) for 13 minutes at 20°C/68.0°F 15 second initial agitation, then 5 second gentle (wine glass swirl) agitation each minute 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 10ef

I'm starting to see Hallowe'en decorations around my town. This was a Minion I saw yesterday near the Post Office. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec. Date: September 23rd, 2016, 3.09 p.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1:50 for 13 minutes 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 15ef

A food stand at our yearly street festival here in Norris City, called "Dairy Days." Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec. Date: September 23rd, 2016, 3.23 p.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1+50 (500ml water, 2 tsp. Adox Adonal) for 13 minutes at 20°C/68.0°F 15 second initial agitation, then 5 second gentle (wine glass swirl) agitation each minute 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 18df

That's a nice looking pig! Seen at our annual street festival called "Dairy Days." Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/8 Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. Date: September 23rd, 2016, 3.47 p.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1+50 (500ml water, 2 tsp. Adox Adonal) for 13 minutes at 20°C/68.0°F 15 second initial agitation, then 5 second gentle (wine glass swirl) agitation each minute 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 23df

A giant pelican statue on a ride for children. It was located in Norris City for our annual street festival, Dairy Days. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 B&W Filter: Hoya HMC Skylight (1B) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/11 Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. Date: September 22nd, 2016, 3.54 p.m. Location: Carmi, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals: 2 minute presoak Adox Adonal 1:50 for 13 minutes 1 minute water rinse Ilford lfostop, 30 second agitation, 30 second stand 1 minute water rinse Ilford Hypam Fixer, 10 minutes, 3 inversions every minute 5 minutes rinse in running water. 3 drops Photo-Flo final rinse for 60 seconds X-370 Tri-X 2016 25df

A leaf from my fall tree. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Agfa Photo Vista Plus 400 (shot @ 100 ISO) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/8 Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec. Date: October 29th, 2018, 11.57 a.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing Chemicals: Unicolor C-41 Water pre-soak: 1 minute at 102 degrees Developer: 3 ½ minutes at 102 degrees Water rinse: 2 minutes (to keep chemicals clean) Blix: 6 ½ minutes at 102 degrees Water rinse: 2 minutes at approx. 100 degrees Stabilizer: 1 minute at room temperature Water rinse: 2 minutes Kodak Photo Flo 200: 1 minute Minolta X-370 Vista+400 Fall Tree 2018 03ef

My annual Fall tree, frrom 2018. I've been shooting this tree at Autumn since 1979. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Agfa Photo Vista Plus 400 (shot @ 100 ISO) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 sec. Date: October 29th, 2018, 5.17 p.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing Chemicals: Unicolor C-41 Water pre-soak: 1 minute at 102 degrees Developer: 3 ½ minutes at 102 degrees Water rinse: 2 minutes (to keep chemicals clean) Blix: 6 ½ minutes at 102 degrees Water rinse: 2 minutes at approx. 100 degrees Stabilizer: 1 minute at room temperature Water rinse: 2 minutes Kodak Photo Flo 200: 1 minute Minolta X-370 Vista+400 Fall Tree 2018 12gf

A variation of my Pepper No. 3. Instead of being lit from above, this time it was placed in a darkened room and the light was filtered in from the distant left and right. Shot on black velvet. Camera: Minolta X-370 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 Film: Agfa Photo Vista Plus 400 (shot @ 100 ISO) Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/16 Shutter Speed: "B" (bulb) 3 minutes Date: October 31st, 2018, 11.19 a.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing Chemicals: Unicolor C-41 Water pre-soak: 1 minute at 102 degrees Developer: 3 ½ minutes at 102 degrees Water rinse: 2 minutes (to keep chemicals clean) Blix: 6 ½ minutes at 102 degrees Water rinse: 2 minutes at approx. 100 degrees Stabilizer: 1 minute at room temperature Water rinse: 2 minutes Kodak Photo Flo 200: 1 minute Minolta X-370 Vista+400 Fall Tree 2018 22pf